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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 436.06 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 436.06 and 98.47 is: 147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 436.06 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/436.06 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 436.06 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 42,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,938.83/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.70

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